South Korea

South Korea

A faculty member and two students in Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology had an opportunity over the summer to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western learning styles through International Summer Semester, a four-week study-abroad program at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea.

Priya Anand, a doctoral candidate at Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), had an opportunity last summer to travel to Seoul, South Korea to participate in a collaborative research project between Penn State and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU). In addition to gathering useful data for her research on cloud security and expanding her professional network, Anand was able to get a glimpse of Korean culture, particularly its role in an academic environment.

Kyung Min Kim, a senior psychology major at Penn State Beaver, was a double winner in the International Students section of the recent Penn State Global Perspectives Photography Contest. The contest was sponsored by the University Office of Global Programs.

Kim was the winner in the "Places" category for his work titled "Abandoned," and he also won the "Me Abroad" category with his photo, "Looking Back..."

Luke Zeller, a Schreyer Scholar and College of Education alumnus, continues his adventures teaching English in South Korea on a Fulbright Grant. In this final installment, he reflects on his relationship with his students and his future plans.

Luke Zeller, a Schreyer Scholar and College of Education alumnus, continues his adventures teaching English in South Korea on a Fulbright Grant. In this installment he sees the lighter side of his students as they rehearse and perform in the school festival.

Luke Zeller, a Schreyer Scholar and College of Education alumnus, continues his adventures teaching English in South Korea on a Fulbright Grant. In this installment he gives insight to the Korean SAT process and the country's reaction to President-elect Barack Obama.

Luke Zeller, a Schreyer Scholar and College of Education alumnus, continues his adventures teaching English in South Korea on a Fulbright Grant. In this installment he cheers on the Philadelphia Phillies and begins to better understand his students and his role in the class.

Luke Zeller, a Schreyer Scholar and College of Education alumnus, continues his adventures teaching English in South Korea on a Fulbright Grant. In these installments he takes time to travel, reflect on the culture differences, and relate stories from the classroom.

Luke Zeller, a Schreyer Scholar and College of Education alumnus, continues his adventures teaching English in South Korea on a Fulbright Grant. In this installment he meets his students and learns more about the South Korean education system. A couple of trips to Seoul gives Zeller more insight into the South Korean culture.

Luke Zeller, a recent College of Education graduate and Schreyer Scholar continues his blog about his experiences in South Korea on a Fulbright grant to teach English. In this installment, his initial orientation comes to an end, and he moves in with his new host family.

When Joongyeup Lee earned a bachelor's degree in economics in his native South Korea, he had no inkling that a career in criminal justice was in his future. But two years in the South Korean Army and master's degree study at Penn State Harrisburg have put him on a new path that has already resulted in academic honors and a full scholarship.